Mar 22

Romans 12:1-2
Memorise James 1:5
“…and be not conformed to this world…”

Romans 12:1-2 is a passage familiar to many of us, and it is applicable to any area of Christian living. We are called to give our lives entirely to God, as a living sacrifice. When we do so, our lives should be clearly different from the rest of the world.

This is only possible if our minds are renewed by the Word of God and if our thoughts are in line with God’s will. This in turn will lead to a transformation in the way we live. A renewed mind also helps us to “prove” – which means “discern” – what the good, acceptable, and perfect, will of God is in our lives.

This passage teaches us that the most important thing we need in being able to discern what is right from wrong is the renewing of our mind. Only when our mind and our entire way of thinking has been transformed through the studying God’s Word, will we then be able to discern God’s will in all things, including worship.

How exactly do we get a renewed mind? It begins first with salvation. Without salvation, we are spiritually dead and will not be able to exercise any discernment at all when it comes to spiritual matters. Once we are saved, we must continually study God’s Word so that we know more and more of Christ, and so that we can put on the mind of Christ. We will know what Christ thinks about worship, about music, and about what is considered acceptable before God.

Dear Christian, we cannot exercise discernment if we put little or no effort into studying God’s Word. Without discernment, we will only be listening to the words of men without really understanding whether or not we are following the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. May we make it our aim to continually learn more of the Bible, so that it will help us to discern what is right and wrong when we engage in worship?

Thought: Do I know, from God’s Word, what is considered acceptable worship?
Prayer: Lord, grant me the wisdom and ability to exercise discernment in knowing how to worship Thee.